Can a true born again christian be erased from the book of life. The book of life, also called the scroll of life or book of remembrance, contains the names of people in line to receive the gift of everlasting life. No christian will have his name blotted from that book. To have ones name written in the book of life implied the privilege of. Arthur in parentheses publications linguistics series cambridge, ontario 2002.
The book of life everyones name iswas in the book of. Does god erase peoples names from the book of life. In the ot the book of life or its equivalents was a register of the citizens of the theocratic community of israel. And if anyones name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire. No christian, therefore, will ever have his or her name erased from the book of life. According to scripture, your name is written in this book of life when you accept jesus as your savior.
I will never blot out his name from the book of life, but will acknowledge his name before my father and his angels revelation 3. The book of life is a old and new testament doctrine. Verse 18 notes that anyone who adds to his words would receive the plagues described in this book. Every facet of its role in gods plan is not clearly revealed, and certainly, technical questions remain.
Are names written in the book of life, or blotted out of. Does life get busy for us, unintentionally placing god in the back seat. Can a persons name be removed from lambs book of life. May 18, 2007 in revelation it talks about the lambs book of life that will be opened on the day of judgement. And i saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. And christ will not erase the names of those whose faith is in him. Yggdrasil from old norse yggdrasill is an immense mythical tree that plays a central role in norse cosmology, where it connects the nine worlds yggdrasil is attested in the poetic edda, compiled in the th century from earlier traditional sources, and the prose edda, written in the th century by snorri sturluson. How to use this book you could, of course, print it and then consult it just as you would consult any other dictionary it might be more useful to you, however, to keep it as an.
Nevertheless do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are recorded in heaven. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the. In fact, i will erase your name from the book of life. And the bible shows that our loving god has a plan that involves giving everyone a full chance to repent and be saved 2 peter 3. Do you believe in faith in jesus christ as the son of god. The book of life everyones name iswas in the book of life. Meaning of life books 98 books goodreads share book. This clearly tells us that christians have their names written in the book of life. Can a true born again christian be erased from the book of. It is has three roots and each one reaches to a different mysterious world. The following is an excerpt from the macarthur new testament commentary on revelation 3. To have your name written in the lambs book of life from the foundation of the world guarantees that you will not worship or marvel at the beast. Ellis davidson, there is no consistent picture in norse literary tradition of the fate of the dead,1 and to oversimplify the position would be to falsify it.
I believe that the book of life is a record of all who are living whether on earth or in heaven. We are told, then another book was opened, which is the book of life. The individuals who have their names written in the book of life do not mean they are. Those whose names are written in the book of life are those who receive salvation. He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment. I will confess his name before my father and before his. And those who dwell on the earth will marvel, whose names are not written in the book of life from the foundation of the world, when they see the beast that was, and is not, and yet is. The ten days between rosh hashanah and yom kippur are days of repentance, when jews express remorse for their sins through prayer and fasting. Im reading a book that says names are not added to the book of life, they are blotted out. Some say that god has several books, and not just one i. Book of life of the lamb a book which records only those individuals who are predestined to salvation. Can a persons name be erased from the book of life.
The one who conquers will be clothed thus in white garments, and i. The tree of life is mentioned in many of the worlds ancient myths and legends. You cannot pay your way in the book, nor can you be a good enough person to have your name in the book. Are names written in the book of life, or blotted out of it. Christ further promises every true christian that he will not erase his name from the book of life, but will confess his name before the father and before his angels. And those who dwell on the earth, whose name has not been written in the book of life from the foundation of the world, will wonder when they see the beast, that he was and is not and will come.
In judaism today, it plays a role in the feast known as yom kippur, or day of atonement. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book. Like other servants of god, moses understood that his name was already written in the book of life exodus 32. John does not say, if you worship the beast, your name is. In a similar fashion, the words, i will not blot out his name from the book of life, at once suggest the understatement of a litotes. Id always thought our names were added to the lambs book of life when we accept christ as our savior as in the hymn, theres a new name written down in glory. After the books containing the prisoners evil deeds were opened, another book was opened, which is the book of life. This verse is usually involved in the debate concerning. We also know that names can be blotted out of the book of life rev 3. He who overcomes will thus be clothed in white garments. In both sources, yggdrasil is an immense ash tree that is center to the. How to know your name is written in the lambs book of life.
English standard version let them be blotted out of the book of the. The one who conquers will be clothed thus in white garments, and i will never blot his name out of the book of life. The concept of the book of life seems to less be like this. If youre name isnt in the book, you cant get into heaven. This verse is usually involved in the debate concerning eternal security. No sin will get your name removed from the book of life besides this one.
The teaching here is that having ones name written in the book is effectual. Aug 18, 2015 that last phrase implies that every name is written in the book of life, but when a certain condition is not met, it is expunged or blotted out. Where does the bible say that our names are taken or rubbed out of the book of death and written in the book of life when we accept jesus christ as our lord and savior. And the dead were judged by what was written in the books, according to what they had done. I will not erase his name from the book of life does not necessarily imply that some do have their names erased. The bible says believers names are written in the book of life. This is the story of a brother, who slept and woke up in forever land, he looked around. What enables you to have your name in the book of life. Most interesting are the verses about names not found in the book of life, revelation. May 21, 2014 this would imply the lambs book of life and the book of life are two names for the same thing.
Incredibly, although the text says just the opposite, some people assume that this verse teaches that a christians name can be erased from the book of life. Jan 01, 2004 these references to blotting out of the book of life allow only two possibilities. Has god already written your name in the book of life. Winsome courtesy and delicate considerateness lay in his character, in beautiful union with fiery impetuosity and undaunted tenacity of conviction. When you have trusted christ, your name is written in the book of life, and you can rest in his salvation forever.
And i will never blot out his name from the book of life, but i will confess his name before my father and his angels. The beast that you saw was, and is not, and is about to come up out of the abyss and go to destruction. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book. However, if our names are already there, it seems to make more sense.
Norse mythology is the body of myths of the north germanic peoples, stemming from norse paganism and continuing after the christianization of scandinavia, and into the scandinavian folklore of the modern period. What does the bible have to say about this book of life. The book of life contains the names of those who have been spiritually converted and who have dedicated their lives to the service of god. Also another book was opened, which is the book of. God has given you a name then sealed you by god the holy spirit, given a white garment, given eternal life never to be erased from the book of life. Is your name in the book of life lyrics nathaniel bassey. These things have i written unto you that believe on the name of the son of god. The book of life, in this context, is the set of names of those who will live with god forever in heaven. The short answer to this question is that the bible does not say anything like this. What does it mean to have your name written in the book.
There are many references in the other answers above to revelation 3. Can your name be blotted out of the lambs book of life. It is important to remember that the book of life is specifically mentioned in scripture only 11 times. Yggdrasil, the world tree, is alive, organic, fragile, and bound by the dimensions of time in ancient norse myth. If your name is written there, you will not marvel at the beast.
Christ, the king of heaven, promises never to erase a true christians name from the roll of those whose names were written from the foundation. Lyrics of is your name in the book of life by nathaniel bassey. Revelation 22 is very clear with how a person can get their name taken out of the book of life. Lets begin with an understanding of what the lambs book of life is. What does the bible tell us about those who will have their names written in this wonderful book. Book of life in the scriptures the following bible references speak of the book of life. Can the regenerate be erased from the book of life. He who overcomes will, like them, be dressed in white. Meaning of life books best books that cover the meaning of life. Blotting out of names the book of life if our salvation is secure, how can christ blot out our name. The book refers to the place in exodus where moses prays, but now please forgive their sin, but if not, then blot me out of the book you have written, and god replies, everyone who. Those whose names are found written in the book of life will be saved. And anyone not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire. There is one book of life, and that is the book of the lamb book is a translation from the greek word biblio, strongs 976.
The apostle paul addressed his fellow believers as, my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life philippians 4. So the point is that having ones name written in the book is effective. May 20, 2007 i believe when a person is born, christ has written hisher name in the book of life. Can your name be removed from the lambs book of life. His eternal identity rests on the fact that he is an individual whose name is written in heaven luke 10. Are the names of all people originally written in the book of. Nov 16, 2015 people are so worried about how they look to other people, or will they be accepted by others, or do they have the best of everything and at anyones expense well you should only be worried about what god thinks of you and are your ways acceptable in gods eyesand if your name is not written in the book of life then you do not have the best and it will be at your very. In norse mythology it is called yggdrasil and it is an eternal and sacred ash tree with branches that stretch out to harbor nine worlds. Viking symbols and meanings posted by sons of vikings on january 14, 2018 this article is brought to you by sons of vikings, an online store with hundreds of viking related items including jewelry, drinking horns, shirts, home decor and more. Full and accurate lyrics for is your name in the book of life from nathaniel bassey. Feb 04, 2008 we have to look at the context of the book and verse in which this speaks. Not the name you know, but the name god has given you. He who overcomes shall be clothed in white garments, and i will not blot out his name from the book of life. Nathaniel bassey is your name in the book of life lyrics.
This book s imagery corresponds to the registry of citizens kept by ancient cities. The names are written in the book before the foundation of the world. Remember that jesus said, enter ye in at the strait gate. The northernmost extension of germanic mythology, norse mythology consists of tales of various deities, beings, and heroes derived from numerous sources from both before and after the. Since all men are sinners, and since god will have all men to be saved, it follows that every mans name is written in the book of life. Death and the afterlife norse mythology for smart people. Bible verses related to lambs book of life from the king james version kjv by relevance sort by book order revelation.
To have your name in the book means you wont marvel, you wont worship. It is good to have your name written in the book of life. Anyone who does not have their name in the book of life. With our names being in the book of life from the beginning this may be the name inscribed on the stone god will give to us. In 1643 a bishop called brynjolf sveinsson was given 45 pieces of vellum containing poetry and prose from the heart of ancient northern european indigenous culture. This is the story of a brother, who slept and woke up in forever.
Jesus said, he who overcomes will thus be clothed in white garments. What is greater than having your name in the book of life. The book of revelation is the book that refers to this most often and it is the book that has the text that sounds most problematical, i think. In other words, the book of life is the names of the redeemedthose who will live with god forever in heaven. Ten million names in the book of life would require ten thousand pages.
Then death and hades were cast into the lake of fire. If your name is not yet written in the lambs book of life or if your not sure then lets be sure. None of the names written in this book is ever blotted out rev. So gods word plainly states that, if our name is not written in the book of life at that time, we are doomed. James smith, new park street church, london, 1849 the lord jesus christ is often represented in sacred scripture by the figure of a lamb, either to set forth the mildness, patience, and loveliness of his nature. Names blotted out of the book of lifeshocking info god. This would imply the lambs book of life and the book of life are two names for the same thing.
Tuesdays with morrie by mitch albom, the life and death of sophie stark by anna north, the secret life of bees by sue monk. The book of life also called the lambs book of life is a record containing the names of those who have overcome sin through accepting jesus as christ having a spiritual rebirth. On this feast of trumpets, the question for us today is does you name appear in the lambs book of life. Consider the following scriptures and their descriptions of those who will and wont be written in the book of life. The book of life sermon by shane williams, revelation 22. There have been billions of people since adam with todays population now over seven billion. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book of life. When you accept christ as your savior you will be given the holy spirit to mark you as a child of god and your name will never be erased from the book of life. Nov 16, 2015 people are so worried about how they look to other people, or will they be accepted by others, or do they have the best of everything and at anyones expense. Dec 22, 2006 again having ones name written in the book of life from the foundation of the world appears to secure one from marveling at the beast. However, the bible also talks about not blotting peoples names out of the book of life. That is, it has a defining effect on ones responses. At this point, other scriptures, which may present questions as to when ones name is inscribed in the book of life, need explanation.
Only those who overcome the sins of this world will be clothed in white raiment, and they will not risk getting their names blotted out of the book of. Those whose names are not written in the book of life from the foundation of the world will marvel. If so, our names are in jeopardy of being blotted out of the book of life. The first root is connected with asgard, the ancient kingdom of the powerful norse gods.
Sep 29, 2011 tremendous events will take place prior to, and during, christs return to this earth. The beast that you saw was, and is not, and will ascend out of the bottomless pit and go to perdition. And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire. Oct 20, 2019 there is only one way to know your name is written in the lambs book of life. Just accept jesus invitation for you to be born again.
Blotting out of names the book of life learn the bible. With this in mind, look at another passage in rev about the book of life there is 5 mentions of the book of life in rev rev 3. The norse legend of the world tree yggdrasil ancient. Jan 19, 2016 the book of revelation is the book that refers to this most often and it is the book that has the text that sounds most problematical, i think.